pre-master's programme

Embedded Systems

If you have a degree of a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO), you may be admitted to the Master’s of Science programme in Embedded Systems. However you will first need to complete a six-month pre-master’s programme before being admitted to the master’s.

What is a pre-Master's programme?

The pre-master's programme is a transfer and bridging programme which will give you the knowledge and skills you need to embark on your master's studies succesfully. Once you have completed the pre-master's programme, you will be granted admission to the master’s programme in Embedded Systems.

Start Date

The pre-master’s programme is only available in the autumn semester, starting at 1 September. After finishing the pre-master's programme you can start on the master's as of 1 September or 1 February.

Programme

The premaster’s programme is carried out during the first semester of the academic year (autumn) and consists of the following courses:

As a hbo-student you can start on the pre-master's after completing your bachelor's degree. Hbo-students may be able to take the pre-master's programme during their bachelor's degree as a transferminor.

Language

The pre-master's programme as well as the masterprogramme is entirly taught in English.

Rules of the pre-Master's

The pre-master’s is designed not only to address any deficiencies in your prior knowledge, but it is also an efficient way to find out whether studying at a research university in the field of Embedded Systems is right for you. To this end, a couple of rules apply:

We ask you to fulfil the requirements of the pre-master’s within one year. Since 30 credits is equivalent to half a year of full-time study, this should not pose a problem.

You must also earn sufficient marks with a maximum of one re-sit per course. This means you need to take the pre-master’s seriously.

You cannot expect to be successful in the pre-master’s if you approach it half-heartedly: it is meant as a half-year, full-time programme of study. That said, in practice almost all motivated students complete the programme in the allotted time.

ADMISSION

If you will be eligible for admission to the pre-master's programme in Embedded Systems depends on your previous education. More information on admission.